SWEDEN
Sweden's classics.
The 10 best city tours in Sweden, from the big-name classics to the quieter picks worth knowing about. What each one involves, who runs it, and what it costs.
Live-guided Stockholm archipelago cruise on a classic Strömma ship. Pick 1.5–3 hours, enjoy views, WiFi, and onboard snacks.
“lovely old boat , with a great guide ( in swedish and English). bar selling refreshments was well stocked and reasonably priced. toilets were clean and the whole 2 1/2 trip was well run”
Hop on and off Stockholm’s red-and-green open-top buses for 24 or 72 hours, with free Wi‑Fi, audio guide, and easy access to top sights.
“It started out great, everything was wonderful. they tell you the last bus leaves stop #8 at 2:30pm so you can be back to the cruise terminal in time. What they don't tell you is the buses stop running at 1:30pm. We were waiting a stop #3 for over 30 minutes waiting for a bus…”
A 50-minute open electric boat cruise past Stockholm’s top sights, led by a live guide with engaging stories and views from the water.
“loved this tour. it was a small boat which seemed a lot more enjoyable than the big ones other tourists are squeezed into, and our guide was very entertaining. learned a lot about Stockholm and had some beautiful views!”
Cruise Gothenburg on a classic open-top Paddan boat, guided in Swedish and English, passing 20+ bridges and heading to the harbor.
“The range of the trip was excellent—from canals to the river—and the captain and guide very capable.”
City Sightseeing Stockholm hop-on hop-off red and green bus with audio in English, key stops like Gamla Stan and Vasa Museum, cruise-day options.
“Bus ran very late, driver was extremely rude and unfriendly. Audio was awful in sound and did not sync up with where the bus actually was. Awful experience.”
Use the Go City Gothenburg All-Inclusive Pass to visit 25+ attractions, including Universeum and boat tours, with one QR code for 1–5 days.
“It was avery wet day and we only managed to use the app for 2 of the places we wanted to visit. So, I would suggest checking what is covered on here and if it is worth the cost of entrance. As places like Lisberg and World of Volvo are not included.”
A 24-hour hop-on hop-off bus loop through Gothenburg with 8 stops, 7-language audio, Wi-Fi, and skyline views.
Paddle Stockholm by sea kayak with a small English group, gliding past City Hall and Gamla Stan; winter tours add drysuits, gloves, and a warm bite.
“Was a lovely relaxing way to see Stockholm from a different side. Learnt some facts along the way & got some exercise & fresh air along the way.”
Guided Stockholm sea-kayak tour with an English guide and optional Midsummer Swedish dinner. Small group, great city views from the water.
“Julie was a wonderful guide. Highly recommend to anyone that wants to see the city from a different perspective. The trip was one of the highlights of our vacation.”
A small-group 2-hour Stockholm Segway ride with training, helmets, and rain ponchos. See City Hall, Old Town, islands, and viewpoints.
“Did this tour with my son and husband. We all had an amazing time. Our guide was wonderful. It was definitely different from your typical tour.”
